HV Cable Engineer

Kinectrics; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits plan

Flexible hybrid WFH/Office schedule

401k plan with 5% match

Job summary

Kinectrics is seeking a HV Transmission Cable Engineer to join our team in Fremont, CA or remotely. This role involves acting as a project engineer for the inspection, maintenance, and testing of transmission class cables, along with developing strategies to enhance our capabilities. Applicants should have a four-year degree in electrical engineering and up to 5 years of related experience. We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Education in electrical engineering with preference for post-graduate qualifications.
• Up to 5 years' experience in transmission technologies.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Act as project engineer for inspection and testing of transmission cables.
• Plan and develop business proposals for transmission cable management.
• Prepare project-specific work instructions and test plans.

Skills

Electrical engineering education

Knowledge of transmission systems

Practical experience in cable diagnostics

Strong communication skills

Project management skills

Education

Four-year university education in electrical engineering

Post-graduate qualification in power transmission technologies

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

HV Transmission Cable Engineer — Location: Fremont, CA or Remote

Kinectrics Inc. is North America’s leading provider of innovative science and engineering services to the Electricity Energy Sector in the Nuclear, Hydro Power, and Transmission & Distribution areas. We are a company built on a 100-year history of serving the energy sector with our advanced problem-solving expertise.

Kinectrics is looking for a Transmission Cables Field Engineer for our U.S. Transmission Cable Field Testing service line. Your primary focus will be on executing a portfolio of projects while ensuring a high level of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Act as a project engineer for Kinectrics dealing with inspection, maintenance and testing of transmission class cables. Further, developing strategies supporting growing the capabilities of Kinectrics in this technology. In particular, the focus is on field testing using Kinectrics Resonant Test Sets, PD measurement in the field, and supporting installation and commissioning of transmission cables.
• Plan and develop business proposals for work in the area of transmission cable management, including contracts, cost estimates, scheduling, resource management, and preparing a technical engineering report upon project completion.
• Prepare project-specific work instructions, develop and review pre-job safety documentation, create test plans, and coordinate resource and equipment allocations prior to project mobilization.
• Mobilize to the site, execute tests in accordance with the approved plan, manage equipment pack-up and demobilization, and conduct post-job reviews upon return.
• Collaborate with Leadership and the technical team to implement standardized testing protocols, project preparations, and execution procedures. Ensure compliance with internal instructions to maintain uniformity across all projects.
• Consult with Leadership to develop strategies and plans to respond to a customer’s complex problems.
• Keep informed on the latest issues in design, installation, qualification, maintenance and repair. Maintain expertise in the area of transmission cables with active participation in relevant cable committees.
• Adhere to Kinectrics quality programs (ISO9001 and 17025) and commitment to safe working practices.

Qualifications / Requirements

• A four-year university education in electrical engineering. Preference will be given to post-graduate qualification as well as demonstrated leadership in power transmission technologies.
• Strong knowledge in all aspects of transmission systems, transmission technologies and transmission technology options.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge/experience in power transmission cable design, construction, maintenance and diagnostic practices. A period of up to 5 years is considered necessary to gain this experience.
• Demonstrated qualification experience in the areas of, but not limited to transmission cable technologies.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be willing and able to travel both nationally and internationally.
• Proven computer skills with a variety of software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong oral, presentation, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Additional Desired Competencies

• Track record of technical leadership including successful projects and publications. This leadership should span both cable suppliers and cable users.
• Strong customer focus and broad experience for successfully maintaining and developing new business.
• Initiative to propose and implement new business ideas in the area of transmission cable technology.
• Considerable knowledge and experience in project management acquired over the years in order to effectively and rapidly integrate large multidisciplinary high profile/key projects/activities.
• Ability to work independently and manage time and budgets on Kinectrics projects and to work on multiple projects in parallel.
• Participation in IEEE cable committees.

Why Work For Us?

Kinectrics provides a positive and supportive work environment where you will work with diverse team of engineers and be challenged to continue to learn and grow professionally.

Kinectrics offers a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and a 5% match on our 401k plan. Kinectrics offices currently offer a flexible hybrid WFH/Office schedule.

About Us

Kinectrics is a leading provider of innovative life cycle management solutions for the global electricity industry. Kinectrics is known worldwide for the technical excellence of its employees, challenging work, opportunity for career growth, and flexible working conditions.

Kinectrics AES is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.